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Lilac Lepidolite - GemstonesLepidolite is a lilac-gray or rose-colored lithium-bearing mineral of the mica group. It is associated with other lithium-bearing minerals like spodumene in pegmatite bodies. The mineral is noteworthy as one of the major sources of the rare alkali metals rubidium and caesium. Discover our collection of lepidolite for sale. Lepidolite, with its soothing purple hues, is renowned for its calming and balancing qualities. The "lepidolite meaning" is rooted in its Greek name, derived from “lepidos,” meaning "scale," which reflects its scaly texture. Lepidolite healing properties include help to stabilize mood swings and promote a deep sense of tranquility. Its high lithium content is thought to enhance its effectiveness in alleviating anxiety and depression. Additionally, lepidolite is said to aid in the release of old, stagnant energies and support personal transformation, making it a sought-after stone for those seeking emotional and spiritual balance.
By composition, lepidolite is potassium lithium aluminum silicate hydroxide fluoride. It has a specific gravity of approximately 2.8 and a refractive index of 1.525 - 1.548. Lepidolite stone has a hardness rating of 2.5 on the Mohs scale and perfect cleavage in one direction. Lepidolite ranges in color from lilac-gray to rose; it is the presence of lithium that lends it the distinctive color. It has a vitreous to pearly luster. Typically lepidolite is found in massive form with uniformly indistinguishable crystals forming large masses. ![]() Lepidolite Cabochon from Mexico
Lepidolite is a major source of the element lithium, the world's lightest metal. Lithium has many important industrial applications: it is used in rechargeable batteries, alloys for aircraft parts, and in appliances like toasters and microwave ovens. Lithium compounds are used in mobile phones, air purifiers, high-temperature lubricants, and mood-stabilizing drugs. Lepidolite is often found associated with other minerals, such as spodumene, quartz, amblygonite, feldspar, and tourmaline. Noteworthy deposits of purple lepidolite have been found in Brazil, Russia (the Ural Mountains), California (San Diego County), Mexico, Canada (Tanco Pegmatite at Bernic Lake in Manitoba), Madagascar and Zimbabwe.
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